Unfortunately, the pragmatic tactics to
uphold positions and gain personal benefits was and is still the
overruling policy in Iraq since the fall of the previous regime. As a
result and due to the referendum and the right of self-determination
declared by the Government of Kurdistan Region (KRG), the tension with
the Iraqi Central Government (ICG) is escalating and raises fears, while
others are beating war drums in such a blur situation of conflict.
If, God forbid, there will be a military confrontation, in such devastating circumstances, both socially and economically, the consequences will be disastrous for all Iraqis, especially for minorities, who are always victims and losers. It will be similar to what happened in Nineveh Plain upon the invasion of ISIS terrorists, where minorities were murdered, displaced, and left vulnerably to face demographic change and migration.
If, God forbid, there will be a military confrontation, in such devastating circumstances, both socially and economically, the consequences will be disastrous for all Iraqis, especially for minorities, who are always victims and losers. It will be similar to what happened in Nineveh Plain upon the invasion of ISIS terrorists, where minorities were murdered, displaced, and left vulnerably to face demographic change and migration.
It is important that everyone should
realize the seriousness and the actual facts of this situation to hurry
up and courageously resume the reconciliation negotiations before it is
too late. Moreover, it is urgently required to coordinate and bring
together a number of internal issues of common concern in order to
promote social harmony and civil peace. Wisdom should play a vital role
in prevailing the voice of moderation, to defuse the crisis, war is not a
solution, and would never be a substitute for dialogue. Frankly, such
war cannot be endured by either side.
We as Christians, have no power to
preserve our rights and our presence, either in Iraq or in Kurdistan
Region. Knowing that, most of the Christian parties and militia are
seeking livelihood rather than concerning about Christians’ issues.
Therefore, war means migration of the rest of Christians, who will have
no presence in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region at all.
Finally, we ask our Lord to inspire the decision makers to do what is right.
+ Louis Raphael Sako
